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I Was an American Spy
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I Was an American Spy

1951-04-14 · 85 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · War

An American nightclub singer in 1940's Singapore becomes a spy for America in an effort to get back at the invading Japanese army. Based on a true story.

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Directors
Lesley Selander
Production companies
Allied Artists Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ann DvorakAnn DvorakMrs. Claire 'High Pockets' Phillips
Gene EvansGene EvansCpl. John Boone
Douglas KennedyDouglas KennedySgt. John Phillips
Richard LooRichard LooCol. Masamato
Leon LontocLeon LontocPacio
ChabingChabingLolita
Philip AhnPhilip AhnCapt. Arito
Marya MarcoMarya MarcoFely
Nadine AshdownDian
Lisa FerradayLisa FerradayDorothy Fuentes
Howard ChumanKamuri
Fred RevelalaZig Zag (as Freddie Revelala)
James B. LeongJames B. LeongHo Sang
Mark W. ClarkMark W. ClarkHimself / Authenticator in Prolog (as General Mark Clark)
William TannenWilliam TannenAmerican Captain (uncredited)
Jerry FujikawaJapanese Guard (uncredited)
Lane BradfordLane BradfordJeep Driver (uncredited)
Suzanne RidgwaySuzanne RidgwayGirl at Ho Sang's Club (uncredited)

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